The Department for Work and Pensions will pay state pensioners £966 in May due to a 4.8% increase in the new flat rate, raising weekly payments to £241.30. This annual rise of £575 results from the Triple Lock pledge, with eligibility requiring National I
The Department for Work and Pensions provides little-known loans averaging £70.30 weekly to help Universal Credit, Pension Credit, and ESA claimants cover mortgage interest payments, with 14,500 households currently claiming.
The Department for Work and Pensions provides additional cash through the Support for Mortgage Interest scheme, but recipients must repay it with interest when selling their home.
The Scottish Greens' manifesto pledges automatic benefit enrollment without applications, drawing criticism from Conservatives who call the proposals 'bonkers'.
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The Department for Work and Pensions has introduced an important adjustment to address the 'double pay day' issue affecting Universal Credit claimants, as explained by Minister Sir Stephen Timms in Parliament.
Reform UK is focusing on Dudley's local elections, aiming to expand its council presence while addressing criticism of its performance in other councils it controls.
A major council tax reform in England will extend payment periods to 12 months by default, reducing monthly bills by £41 for many households and requiring councils to collaborate on sustainable repayment plans.
The Department for Work and Pensions confirms incremental increases to state pension age for individuals born from 1960 to 1977, sparking parliamentary debate over support measures.
Solihull councillors have voted against increasing their basic allowance by £472, with many arguing it's not the right time during the cost of living crisis, though some advocated for the rise to ensure diverse representation.
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Former Chancellor Sir Jeremy Hunt calls on Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer to reconsider the DWP's triple lock pledge for state pensioners, citing national debt concerns.
The Labour government introduces severe penalties for DWP fraud, with repeat offenders facing up to three years of benefit suspensions under new legislation.
Residents in Druids Heath express frustration as rubbish accumulates over 460 days into the Birmingham bins strike, with the issue set to impact upcoming local elections.
Two suspended Labour councillors from Sandwell have pleaded not guilty to assault and affray charges related to an incident outside a Cradley Heath pub. Their trial is scheduled for 2029.
Major reforms to the 'Severe Mental Impairment' council tax discount will standardize applications across England and rename it to 'Significant Cognitive Impairment' from April next year.
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The Labour government has unveiled significant reforms to council tax debt collection in England, extending payment deadlines and capping admin fees following a public consultation.
Residents in Druids Heath express frustration over ongoing bin strike, with rubbish blighting the area for over 460 days. The issue is set to influence local elections on May 7, where all council seats are contested.
The UK government has confirmed automatic Winter Fuel Payments for 2026, with retirees under 80 receiving £200 and those over 80 getting £300 to help with heating costs.
Opposition leader Aftab Nawaz warns proposed rule changes would limit public and councillor voices, calling them an 'attack on democracy' at Walsall Council meeting.
Dudley's Liberal Democrats propose a voluntary citizen investment fund allowing residents to pledge money for local projects like sports equipment and solar panels, aiming to free up council resources.
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The Department for Work and Pensions has initiated a phased increase in the state pension age from 66 to 67, with letters being dispatched to impacted individuals born between specific dates in 1960.
Media outlets across the UK are uniting in a Day of Action to demand anti-SLAPP protections in the King's Speech, as abusive lawsuits silence journalists and undermine local democracy.
Three departing Conservative councillors in Walsall have launched a fierce criticism of the council leadership, accusing them of running the town with an iron fist and bullying members who speak out.
Media outlets across the UK are joining a national Day of Action, urging the government to include anti-SLAPP protections in the King's Speech to defend journalists and campaigners from abusive lawsuits.
UK households can apply for emergency payments from the new Crisis and Resilience Fund to help with essentials like food and utilities, with no benefits requirement.
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HMRC will recover Winter Fuel Payments from state pensioners earning over £35,000, charging £17 monthly via tax code adjustments starting April 2026.
The Department for Work and Pensions has ceased payments for Income Support and income-related Jobseeker's Allowance, rolling them into Universal Credit as part of a major welfare system overhaul affecting hundreds of thousands of claimants.
Conservative councillor Jan Matecki has been suspended from his party group for three months after supporting a no-confidence motion against Warwickshire County Council's Reform UK leader George Finch.
The Labour Party government has formally rejected a petition with 30,000 signatures calling for the cancellation of new tax rules for the Motability Scheme affecting PIP and DLA users starting July 1.
Staffordshire County Council, led by Reform UK, reportedly paid an employee £457,500 in a non-disclosure agreement during 2024/25, sparking criticism over public spending.
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A Unison survey of Dudley Council staff reveals 73% feel undervalued and 67% report unmanageable workloads, sparking heated debate at a full council meeting.
